Voters in the Yale Public Schools district approved a ballot proposal that allows the district to spend $15.8 million to remodel the existing buildings.
The bond measure passed with 788 yes votes to 614 no votes. The impact on taxes will not take place for a year. After that, those who pay property taxes in the Yale school district can expect the tax rate to be around 3.12 mills. The bond will be paid back in 12 years.
The district plans to replace all unit ventilators in their five buildings: the high school, junior high school, and the elementary schools located in Yale, Avoca, and Emmett. The current HVAC system has lasted beyond its useful life and it’s time for modernization, according to the Bond Proposal webpage.
Efficiency, maintenance costs, and reliability are issues with the current mechanical systems in the district. Electrical systems will also get brought up to date throughout the district, with the public announcement, clock, and fire alarm systems getting addressed.
The Yale Junior High will get a lot of work, with a new roof, lighting, and classroom modernization.
Work is expected to begin next summer.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
